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The Oddcast: Tales of the Occult, Weird, and ArcaneAuthor: Jon Fredette
Readings of weird fiction and science fiction short stories combined with immersive sound design and music. Language: en-us Genres: Fiction Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 45: The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs
Monday, 6 March, 2023
First published in 1902 by Harper's Monthly and reprinted in his third collection of short stories The Lady of the Barge (also, 1902). The Monkey's Paw is one of the most well-known, adapted, and influential horror short stories ever written. An old war acquaintance brings a furry talisman in the shape of a monkey's paw, which promises to grant three wishes to whomever wishes upon it. Sergeant-Major Morris: Nik Marvin (shamanagans@globular.org) Mrs. White: Miranda Friel Herbert White: Jim Tobe Mr. White, Stranger, Narration, Music and Sound Design: Jon Fredette
